Remarks by the First Lady to Children while Tracking Santa with NORAD
11:03 A.M. HAST OPERATOR: You’re connected, ma’am. MRS. OBAMA: Hello, this is the First Lady, Michelle Obama. How may I help you? MRS. HARRIS: Hi, I have my daughter right…
WEEKLY ADDRESS: The President and First Lady Thank our Troops for their Service as we Celebrate the Holiday Season
WASHINGTON— In this week’s address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama came together to wish the American people a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thanked our troops, military…
Remarks by the President
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I know you’re all looking forward to spending time with their families over the holidays, but…
Obama Approval Ratings Go Up, According to Gallup Poll
Obama’s job approval ratings have been a cause for concern and much debate over the past few months but it has shown signs of improvement this month, thanks to his…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3765
On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 3765 – “Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.”
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 2055, S. 278, H.R. 2867, H.R. 3421, H.R. 3672
On Friday, December 23, 2011, the President signed into law: H.R. 2055 – “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012.” S. 278 – “Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011”,…
Vice President Biden Announces New Chairman for the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Vice President Biden announced that Kathleen S. Tighe will chair the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (RATB), replacing Earl Devaney, who will retire on December 31st,…
Fact Sheet on the Successful Conclusion of the Seventh Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
“We will continue to face new and emerging biological threats that will require the coordinated and connected efforts of a broad range of domestic and international partners. As we take…
Remarks by the President on the Payroll Tax Cut
South Court Auditorium 1:00 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good afternoon to all of you. Merry Christmas. Happy holidays. We’ve been doing everything…
Readout of the President’s Call with Speaker Boehner
Speaker Boehner called the President this morning and the President reiterated to the Speaker that the only viable option currently on the table is for the House of Representatives to…